Definitions for "Subpoenas"
A subpoena is an order made by a court instructing a person to appear in court on a specified date to give evidence, or to produce specified documents. The party calling for the witness must pay all reasonable expenses. Failure to comply with a subpoena is contempt of court.
a legal document which attorneys are permitted to use to require the appearance of a witness at any legal proceeding in order to give sworn testimony.
Court orders which, if properly served, compel the attendance of the witness in court; also referred to as a Summons.